We also call on representatives of the Slovak government to stop the derogatory and negative rhetoric against journalists, which occurs regularly, including in connection with this attack, where ministers have continued their hostile narrative toward the media.

We call for urgent prosecution of the threats, as delays increase the risk to journalists' safety.

#Serbia: MFRR calls on President Vučić to stop making humiliating and discrediting statements against United Media journalists, which fuel hatred towards media professionals who are threatened daily.

In July, the MFRR consortium had already raised serious concerns regarding the future of the United Group in a letter to BC Partners, which went alarmingly unanswered.

Any interference by the Serbian authorities in the functioning of the independent media would be incompatible with European values and standards.